Dress Your Man Up "Casual Style" for Winter 2011

When it comes to observing fashion trends it seems as though most men these days are somewhat lacking in coordination, a natural sense of style - or sometimes perhaps just a lack of effort. (Stereotyping) British men in particular seem to struggle when positioned against their groomed mother's boy European counterparts, who tend to make style and elegance look effortless - whether suited and booted or when sporting a more casual look. Here are some men’s fashion trends for winter 2011 to get your man up to speed.

Quilted Jackets
Men’s quilted jackets are back in a major way and are THE must have item for style conscious casual men in winter 2011. The classic British brand Barbour has a superb selection of stylish jackets in their range – with the “Chelsea” and “Akenside” jackets particularly popular. Lavenham also have a good collection too. However, if you are looking for style on a budget, our high street favourite Primark have some nice men’s quilts in a range of colours at bargain prices.

Plaid / Check Shirts
Get the look of the all American hard working cowboy with a stylish checked shirt. Some great pieces are available to buy this season from leading designer jeans brand Nudie that are stylish - but also nice and thick to provide some extra winter warmth when you need it. However, again these shirts are widely available across the high street and also online through these UK clothing websites if you don’t have cash to throw around.

Chinos / Chords
Are you fed up of the site of your man in the same old blue jeans? Why not convince him to branch out a little with some stylish men’s chinos or chords. Popular colours include sandy brown, red wine and rusty red. Danish brand Humor has been a big hit with regard to men’s chinos – but the drop crotch and carrot leg of their popular Santiago pant is not for everyone. Good old Top Man has a massive selection of chinos and chords at competitive prices.

Standout Clothing

Standout clothing is designed for those individuals who really want to stand out from the crowd and who also want what they wear to say something about them as people. A lot of standout clothing is aimed at people who refuse to be stereotyped and who are also anti-sexist and anti-racist. If you treat other people the way you would like to be treated and by and large you live life by your own rules, then standout clothing was made with you in mind. Standout clothing is aimed at people who want to celebrate their own uniqueness and that the same time celebrates the difference that is all around them. The person who wears standout clothing is the type of person who takes a stand against racism and sexism and sees themselves as a trail blazer. If you want to stand out from the crowd and refuse to accept the notion of crowd mentality, then you will love standout designs. The Standout Company primarily make vintage fit screen printed shirts for men and women.

The other type of standout clothing that you will see advertised is the type of clothing that is designed to make children visible to drivers on dark afternoons. Jackets, waistcoats and arm band reflectors are designed to keep your child safe on the way home from school. The Day-Glo and reflective clothing means that even on the darkest early evenings motorists can see your child crossing the road.